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300 WSM for elk hunting?
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<blockquote data-quote="mcdil" data-source="post: 2610123" data-attributes="member: 112571"><p>As long as it feeds smoothly (some short fat setups struggle in this area), it is an excellent option and has no problem efficiently dispatching an elk up to the ranges you're speaking of. My suggestion would be to pick a bullet of proper construction for the type of hunting you think you will find yourself in 90% of the time. Don't pick a load for the hypothetical 10% unless it doesn't compromise the other 90%. For distances up to 400 yards, if it were me with your 300 WSM taking into consideration your restrictions, I'd load our 144gr Afterburner. Our 153gr would be a great option as well, but in my opinion, restricting myself to 400 yards, I'd opt for the higher muzzle velocity with still a very stout BC of the 144gr. You should be able to see 3350 fps, easily, and with a G7 of .234, that will cover you for anything you're considering with A LOT of extra margin.</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.apex-outdoors.com/product-page/afterburner-308-144-gr[/URL]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mcdil, post: 2610123, member: 112571"] As long as it feeds smoothly (some short fat setups struggle in this area), it is an excellent option and has no problem efficiently dispatching an elk up to the ranges you're speaking of. My suggestion would be to pick a bullet of proper construction for the type of hunting you think you will find yourself in 90% of the time. Don't pick a load for the hypothetical 10% unless it doesn't compromise the other 90%. For distances up to 400 yards, if it were me with your 300 WSM taking into consideration your restrictions, I'd load our 144gr Afterburner. Our 153gr would be a great option as well, but in my opinion, restricting myself to 400 yards, I'd opt for the higher muzzle velocity with still a very stout BC of the 144gr. You should be able to see 3350 fps, easily, and with a G7 of .234, that will cover you for anything you're considering with A LOT of extra margin. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.apex-outdoors.com/product-page/afterburner-308-144-gr[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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